STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 December 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

* (Irom Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left wttli Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) Dec. 6.

The official opening of the Stratford Tennis Club's courts for the season took place on Thursday, a number of visitors being present from country and local clubs. A match, President v. Vice-Presi-dent, was won by the former by four games. A dance was held in the Foresters' Hall in the evening, music being supplied by Mr. C. H. Fox. Several no-license advocates, including the Rev. R. B. Tinsley and Mr. Kerr, addressed a large crowd before the post office this (Saturday) afternoon, and received a very good hearing. A certain amount of hostility was shown, but took the fotirt of good-natured interjections and light banter. An old gentleman, who leaned upon two sticks as he spoke, was given a particularly respectful hearing, and at the conclusion of his short address, wliic was characterised by great earnestness and logic, was freely applauded by the crowd. » Mr. Dick Bird is reported to be progressing well after the accident reported in yesterday's notes. There was a good attendance at the' social held in the Toko Hall last evening as a welcome home to Warrant Officer Smith. Mr. W. H. Were presided, and, on behalf of the residents and the Hon. •J. B. Hine, presented the guest with a wristlet watch. Songs were sung by Misses Phillips and McKee, and Messrs P. Aitken and Robson. Misses Scott and Phillips played the accompaniments. For the dance, music was supplied by Mrs Bianchi, and Mr. Lyford acted as M.C. A good supper was served by the ladies' committee.

Xmas Fair now in full swing. Fancy Gopds, Toys, China, Books, or anything needed for presents. Shop early; shop now. Goods can be held till Xmas Eve, and be called for <-r delivered any-where.—-Charles E. James. Reduce the depreciation in your motor car by taking it to C. D. Mathews, Stratford, and if it is mechanically sound he will return it looking as well as when you first bought it, at a very small cost The best paints and varnishes, and workmen who know their trade. Don't trust pictures you value to travellers and strangers. If you want any photograph copied or enlarged send is to McAllister, Stratford. The result will be the best possible, and you save the canvasser's commission. School comn-ittees and teachers, in selecting school prizes, should inspect the large stock of reward and gift books at H. J. Hopkins'. The books are direct from the publishers, and are low priced, well bound, we 1 ' printed and illustrated, and in every way well got up. Special consideration shown to school children.